Juventus have actually lost their last two Champions League away matches but will back themselves at home to overturn any deficit.

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Ajax- Noussair Mazraoui is for Ajax due to an accumulation of bookings in the competition. 21-year-old Rasmus Kristensen will likely get the nod at right-back. Bet Now on NaijaBet

No other changes are expected from Ajax’s usual starting XI. Hakim Ziyech, Daley Blind, Matthijs de Ligt and Nicolas Tagliafico will miss the return leg if they are booked here.

Juventus- Cristiano Ronaldo has not played for Juventus since scoring a hat-trick in this competition, missing the Old Lady’s last four matches through injury. He is pushing to return from a thigh injury and is expected to make the matchday squad at the very least.

Giorgio Chiellini is ruled out for Juventus and his absence is a blow, particularly as Andrea Barzagli hasn’t start a match since October. Will Max Allegri go with Barzagli’s experience or trust Daniele Rugani in a game of this magnitude?

Douglas Costa has been out of action for more than two months but has made the squad and will take his seat on the bench.